B02945 Accession Number: B02945

Description

An unidentified soldier looking at a British Mk I tank which was used in the second battle of Gaza. It was captured by the Turks in a much damaged condition and was used by them as cover for a strong post, which became known to the Australians as the 'Tank Redoubt'.

Details

Accession Number
B02945
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass copy negative
Date Made
c April 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major H L Brisbane.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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